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I've been a wedding photographer for over 10 years now (and yet I haven't aged a day, weird). So I've become a bit of an expert when it comes to wedding venues across Yorkshire and beyond. And I've built up a pretty massive stock of images to share!
Keeping scrolling to see some of my favourites*. I've tried to pick a selection that covers all of the things I love to photograph on a wedding day; confetti faces, aisle walks, anxious grooms, proud dads, dance floor moves, fun group shots with your girl/guy gangs, mid-speech cringes and of course some gorgeous couple shots! And if you like what you see then scroll s'more to dig a little deeper...
* There are quite a few so you might want to grab a glass of something before you get started. My current preference is Slingsy Gooseberry Gin, but I don’t insist on it...
LET's dig a little deeper, there's so much more to see...
Below are links to even more wedding galleries. Here you can search by venue, break it down into different parts of the wedding day, take a look at some example online wedding albums, or see what an engagement shoot is all about.
YORKSHIRE WEDDING VENUES
My newest page – Find Your Venue. As a wedding photographer all across Yorkshire, from Leeds to York, Skipton to Harrogate, Huddersfield to Richmond and further, I’ve been lucky to work at so many of Yorkshire’s finest wedding venues (and we have some good’uns!).
Just click on your venue to be taken to a selection of blog posts featuring weddings I’ve shot there.
I still have more venues to add so if yours isn’t there do get in touch and ask as I might not have managed to add it yet!
FEATURED WEDDINGS
Go to Featured Weddings to see examples of wedding stories starting from the bridal (and sometimes groom!) preparations, through to the ceremony, confetti, drinks reception, group photos, bride & groom photos, speeches, cake cutting, and of course the party. With lots of lovely candid photos of happy people throughout the day:
pick your favourite part of the day...
You can also chose which part of the day you want to look at by, unsurprisingly, choosing “Pick Your Favourite Part of The Day“
ENGAGEMENTS
Click on Engagement Shoots below for some of my favourite engagement photos from the past few years. We have loads of amazing locations for engagement shoots here in Yorkshire; stately homes, public gardens, woodlands, moors, city centres and loads more.
WHAT NEXT?
Once you’ve had your fill of photos you can check out my wedding photography prices to see if I suit your budget, have a read through my Frequently Asked Questions, find out a bit more about me, and then hopefully fill in my contact form to find out if I’m free on your wedding date and request a brochure
Recent WORK
AMY & CALUM // Saturday at The Hovels on the Harewood Estate was pure magic ✨ Amy + Calum’s day was filled with laughter, love, and so many personal touches. From Calum’s dad stepping up as best man 🥂, to the incredible blooms by Leafy Couture 🌸, every detail felt so special.
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Amy’s dad even sourced a vintage Mercedes for the ultimate wedding car vibes 🚘, and Chris Stewart the magician kept everyone wowed during the drinks reception 🪄. The speeches had everyone laughing (and a few happy tears!)—especially when Amy’s dad handed out some hilarious gag gifts 🎁😂💛.
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We tried tracking down Cyril the pig 🐷 (he was hiding!), but still managed some dreamy couple shots down the tree-lined lane leading to the venue 🌳💛.
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Swipe through for a peek at this unforgettable day!
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Venue: @thehovelsatharewood @harewoodholidays
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Accommodation: @harewoodholidays
Florist: @leafycouture
Hair & make up: @amberlouisemakeup
Dress: @wed2b
Music: @faydonaldsonmusic
Magician: @westyorkshiremagician
Stationery: bride and groom!
Suits: @yorkshiremenswear
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The Hovels at Harewood | Leeds Wedding Venues | Harewood House Wedding Photographer
FRAN & JAMES // Last Friday’s wedding at my favourite venue — the incredible Tithe Barn at Bolton Abbey — and what a day it was 😍
Fran & James have been together since sixth form, and honestly, you could feel every year of that history in the way they looked at each other. James was the most emotional groom (not even gonna pretend I didn’t tear up behind the camera 🥹), and their friends? Just the best kind of people — close-knit, hilarious, and so ready to celebrate.
Stunning flowers by Bureau Botany, cakes that looked (and smelled) heavenly by The Flamingo Bakery, and the ever-lovely Simon Manning on video — always a dream to work alongside. 🎥 Marc and Abi had everyone up dancing in record time, and the atmosphere was pure joy from start to finish.
The whole day just had that feeling — easy, joyful, full of emotion and laughter. The kind of wedding that reminds me exactly why I love doing what I do.
Here’s a little peek into Fran & James’ beautiful, emotional, laughter-filled day 🩵
Venue: @thetithebarn @crippsandco
Second photographer: @lissaalexandraphoto
Videographer: @simonmanning_weddingvideo
Hair & make up: @makeupartistsyorkshire
Florist: @bureaubotany
Cake: @theflamingobakery
Dress: @theaislebridal with alterations by @the_bobbin_bridal
Band: @marcandabiband
Stationery artwork: @natalienewsomeillustration
Jeweller: @evansjewellers
Tithe Barn Wedding Photographer | Best Barn Wedding Venues Yorkshire | Bolton Abbey Wedding
Lauren & Lewis // The kind of wedding where everything just flowed – no stress, no rush, just a laid-back day full of proper emotion and big laughs 🖤
Venue: @ruddingparkhotel
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @coletteflorist
Make up: @emilybunkermakeupartist @shellytatemakeupartist
Hair: @bridal_hairby_kayleigh_
Videographer: @adamdoesweddings
Dress: @bluebowbridalcompany
Cake: @hg1cakecouture
Music: @adamlynch87
Venue styling: @chairandtablehireyorkshire @the_whole_schbang
Rudding Park Wedding | Harrogate Wedding Photographer | Outdoor Wedding Ceremony
Hannah & Daniel’s Fig House wedding — full of colour, emotion, and the most beautiful gardens 🌸✨ What a day.
There’s something about black & white that shows a wedding day at its most real. Hayley & David’s day was full of emotion, laughter and love — the perfect match for it.
Venue:
Photographer: @lauracalderwood (me!)
Florist: @pic.alily_floristry
Hair & make up: @loismorrowhairandmua
Videographer: @iv.videography
Dress: @houseofsavin from @wildbridalboutique
Venue Styling: @laura_lindsay_wed
Donuts: @dohhut
String quartet: @quadraphonicsstring4tet
DJ: @djmguk
Stationery: @origami.fox.wedding
Sun Pavilion Wedding | Sun Pavilion Wedding Photographer | Harrogate Wedding Venue
Beautiful, timeless wedding photography across Leeds, York, Harrogate, Ilkley. I have experience at some of Yorkshire's top wedding venues including The Tithe Barn Bolton Abbey, Denton Hall, Goldsborough Hall, Allerton Castle, Carlton Towers, Rudding Park, Crab & Lobster, Sun Pavilion, East Riddlesden Hall, The Hawkhills, Sandburn Hall, Swinton Park, Bolton Abbey, and The Coniston Hotel to name a few!